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“Kelli was a sweet and caring person, and I was fortunate to have her as a friend. Kelli and I met in elementary school, and even as a young child,...Read More »
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1 of 22 | Posted by: Amberleigh Slaven - Columbia, MO

“Kelli was there for me when so many people weren't. She was one of the few people that made me feel loved. Kelli was like that. Her sweetness carried...Read More »
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2 of 22 | Posted by: Mikayla Dimov - Columbia, MO

“Greg Jamie and family:
We never met Kelli, but we have known you both for years. We can't imagine your loss or what you are going through. Be...Read More »
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3 of 22 | Posted by: Mark & Marian Hicks - MO

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henderson family. Heaven has gained another Angel to watch over you all.
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4 of 22 | Posted by: Louis & Debbie Branson (Stegeman) & Family - MO

“Jamie and Greg, we are so sorry for your loss. There is nothing worse than losing a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
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5 of 22 | Posted by: Terri and Joe Smith - MO - friend

“Jamie, Greg, Ethan, I am so sorry for your loss. Kelli was such a sweet girl. Most of my memories were when she was younger. I have always thought...Read More »
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6 of 22 | Posted by: Jennifer Bacon - Columbia, MO

“Kelli was the little princess of this family and we are all so heartbroken. But, the Bible tells us that death is better than birth. We are just...Read More »
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7 of 22 | Posted by: Linda Armstrong - Jefferson City, MO

“Jamie, Greg & Ethan,
We are so very sorry that Kelli has left this earth and the comfort of your embrace. She always amazed us with her kind heart...Read More »
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9 of 22 | Posted by: Debbie Walther - Olathe, KS

“Praying for you during this very sad time. May God be with you.
Rita and J.R. Ivey,
Shelter Insurance
Murfreesboro, TN
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10 of 22 | Posted by: Rita Ivey - Murfreesboro, TN

“Kelli was one of the sweetest people I've ever met and I was so shocked and sad to hear of her passing. I want to wish her family peace during this...Read More »
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11 of 22 | Posted by: Kim Poe Rojas - Saint Louis, MO

“My heart goes out to you, Henderson family. Kelli was so amazing, sweet, kind and just a good person. I enjoyed being her friend as children and...Read More »
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12 of 22 | Posted by: Tara Lukehart - Columbia, MO

“Our dear friend Kelli you enriched our lives everyday with your spirit and passion, we all know you as a sister as you loved us all unconditionally...Read More »
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13 of 22 | Posted by: David & Elizabeth - Saint Louis, MO

“Greg...I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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14 of 22 | Posted by: Terry Hume - Columbia, MO

“I've cried and cried over the loss of my cousin. She is with Jesus in heaven above. It hurts really bad. She was a beutiful girl and very smart...Read More »
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15 of 22 | Posted by: Shelby Ryan Miles - Holts Summit, MO

“Kelli was a sweet girl and talented artist. I am sad for you, Jamie, Greg and Ethan. May Kelli rest in peace in God's arms. I am so sorry for your...Read More »
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16 of 22 | Posted by: Julie Brown - Boonville, MO

“What a precious young woman. To Jamie, Greg, and Ethan, I can not imagine your loss. I love you all and will be praying for you. Emily
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17 of 22 | Posted by: Emily Theroff - Columbia, MO

“A Precious heart with a beautiful soul. There are so many wonderful things to remember. Kelli, was a lovely young lady with a gentle and tender...Read More »
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18 of 22 | Posted by: Mike and Valerie Henderson - MO

“beautiful Kelli, I know how much your family loves you.
we will all hold you close in our hearts until we see you again. Blessings, Greg, Jamie, and...Read More »
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20 of 22 | Posted by: Sally Hyde - columbia, MO

“Kelli, was the kindest, most gentle, and caring person i've ever had the pleasure of knowing. she was an amazingly gifted artist, always creating...Read More »
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21 of 22 | Posted by: Ted Nelson - columbia, MO

“You are an angel who just flew too close to the ground. Be free now my love, be free.
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22 of 22 | Posted by: Jamie Henderson - Columbia, MO

KelliAnneHenderson, 28, left this world to be in peace with her beloved God on Friday January 18, 2013. A celebration of Kelli's life will be 10:00am Wednesday January 23, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Private graveside services will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Kelli was born June 19, 1984 in Jefferson City and had lived in Columbia since 1988. She was an aspiring artist attending Columbia College for her BA in graphic design. She loved to collect pandas and was actually nicknamed "Panda" to many. She graduated from Rockbridge High School in 2002 and has some of her art work displayed in the halls. Kelli was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Christon Williams and her paternal grandparents Homer and Rosemary Henderson. She is survived by her parents, Greg and Jamie Henderson, brother, Ethan Henderson all of Columbia; maternal grandmother Marjorie Williams of Jefferson City, MO and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kelli was passionate about art, animals, and people. She will be sadly missed.

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Kelli was a sweet and caring person, and I was fortunate to have her as a friend. Kelli and I met in elementary school, and even as a young child, she was artistically talented and passionate about animals. Although we lost touch over the years, I have so many fond childhood memories of Kelli--we played "house" at the monkey bars at recess, she loved The Little Mermaid movie and the artist Lisa Frank, and once she even secretly slipped a

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Kelli was a sweet and caring person, and I was fortunate to have her as a friend. Kelli and I met in elementary school, and even as a young child, she was artistically talented and passionate about animals. Although we lost touch over the years, I have so many fond childhood memories of Kelli--we played "house" at the monkey bars at recess, she loved The Little Mermaid movie and the artist Lisa Frank, and once she even secretly slipped a fuzzy caterpillar from the playground into her schoolbox. Kelli touched many lives and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Posted by: Amberleigh Slaven - Columbia, MO Jan 28, 2013

Kelli was there for me when so many people weren't. She was one of the few people that made me feel loved. Kelli was like that. Her sweetness carried into all of her relationships. Her giving spirit touched mine for a few moments on this Earth, and I am forever blessed just to have known her. I want to give my thanks to her parents. Thank you for helping to create such a beautiful and caring person. She was a star in so many skies. She will always be loved and remembered.

Posted by: Mikayla Dimov - Columbia, MO - friend Jan 23, 2013

Greg Jamie and family:
We never met Kelli, but we have known you both for years. We can't imagine your loss or what you are going through. Be assured you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. From her picture we can see she was very beautiful and we know you loved her very much. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May God bless you and your family.
Mark & Marian Hicks

Jamie, Greg, Ethan, I am so sorry for your loss. Kelli was such a sweet girl. Most of my memories were when she was younger. I have always thought very highly of Kelli. She will certainly leave a void in this world. Love, Jennifer

Posted by: Jennifer Bacon - Columbia, MO - friend Jan 22, 2013

Kelli was the little princess of this family and we are all so heartbroken. But, the Bible tells us that death is better than birth. We are just going to miss that sweet girl so much.
She will not come back here, but we will go to her. Until that time, I'm praying that Jesus will wrap you all in his arms and bathe you in his love. Many blessings are coming your way.

Posted by: Linda Armstrong - Jefferson City, MO - Aunt Jan 22, 2013

Dear Jamie and Greg,

Our hearts ache for the loss of your precious daughter. Words are difficult to come by. We pray that God will comfort you. We are thankful for the hope of eternity with Him that faith in Jesus Christ provides.

John & Carolyn Marshall

Posted by: John Marshall - Columbia, MO - Friend Jan 21, 2013

Jamie, Greg & Ethan,

We are so very sorry that Kelli has left this earth and the comfort of your embrace. She always amazed us with her kind heart and her unbelieveable talent. I will never forget the day she and Brent were coloring. They were around four years old. His picture was one hot mess...Kelli's not so much. Her's was a masterpiece even hi-lighting a little puppy hidden within the picture. That was when we quickly realized she had been

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Jamie, Greg & Ethan,

We are so very sorry that Kelli has left this earth and the comfort of your embrace. She always amazed us with her kind heart and her unbelieveable talent. I will never forget the day she and Brent were coloring. They were around four years old. His picture was one hot mess...Kelli's not so much. Her's was a masterpiece even hi-lighting a little puppy hidden within the picture. That was when we quickly realized she had been blessed with artistic talent. Kelli also had such a kind and gentle spirit. Because of these traits, she loved her family so dearly and she never met an animal she didn't like. We are lucky that we knew this beautiful young woman who has left this earth way too soon. She is now wrapped in God's warmth and love.

We are praying for you and are here for you during this most difficult time.

Posted by: Debbie Walther - Olathe, KS - Friend Jan 21, 2013

Praying for you during this very sad time. May God be with you.
Rita and J.R. Ivey,
Shelter Insurance
Murfreesboro, TN

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We moved to Apple Valley Court in 1996 and brought an eight week old puppy to live with us soon after. Our puppy, named Angel, grew to be a teenager, and, in 1997, we left home for a two week trip to visit family back in Seattle. What to do with Angel? Kelli Henderson to the rescue! Kelli, who lived two houses down, agreed to visit Angel a few times a day to feed her and walk her. Remember that this was a teenage dog. Judging by the demolished DVD, half eaten zipper on a leather jacket and half eaten slipper, Angel was busy while we were away. I can only imagine how Kelli felt each time she came over to care for this rambunctious puppy. However, Kelli had done the most important thing which was to keep Angel happy and healthy. For that we were indebted to her. Kelli never complained about Angel's behavior, and Angel enjoyed being with Kelli. These many years later, I shake my head at the trial we put Kelli through, but she had the guts and the love of animals to take the tough job on. Thank you Kelli, for caring for our puppy so that we could visit the family we so dearly missed. God chose well to put you on this earth. We will miss you and your loving, kooky spirit. love, Jeri Helgeland

We moved to Apple Valley Court in 1996 and brought an eight week old puppy to live with us soon after. Our puppy, named Angel, grew to be a teenager, and, in 1997, we left home for a two week trip to visit family back in Seattle. What to do with Angel? Kelli Henderson to the rescue! Kelli, who lived two houses down, agreed to visit Angel a few times a day to feed her and walk her. Remember that this was a teenage dog. Judging by the demolished DVD, half eaten zipper on a leather jacket and half eaten slipper, Angel was busy while we were away. I can only imagine how Kelli felt each time she came over to care for this rambunctious puppy. However, Kelli had done the most important thing which was to keep Angel happy and healthy. For... READ MORE →

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Jeri Helgeland
from Columbia, MO - neighbor
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January 21, 2013